Position Summary
The Receiving & Assembly Associate is responsible for accurate intake of merchandise, inventory control, and professional assembly of products (grills, outdoor power equipment, furniture, etc.). This role directly impacts in-stock position, sales readiness, and customer satisfaction.
Core Responsibilities
1. Receiving & Inventory Control
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and packing slips
- Identify and report discrepancies, damages, or shortages immediately
- Accurately check in merchandise using POS / inventory systems (Epicor or ACE systems)
- Label, tag, and route product to correct departments or staging areas
- Maintain organized receiving area with clear workflow (no bottlenecks)
- Execute vendor-managed inventory (VMI) processes where applicable
- Ensure priority items are floor-ready within same day (target: <24 hours)
2. Assembly Operations
Assemble products to manufacturer and ACE standards:
- Grills (Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Napoleon)
- Outdoor power equipment (EGO, Stihl, Toro)
- Patio furniture, wheelbarrows, snow blowers, etc.
- Perform safety checks and quality assurance before product hits the floor or delivery
- Stage completed units for display or customer pickup/delivery
- Maintain assembly tools, workspace, and parts inventory
3. Merchandising Support
- Assist with floor resets and seasonal builds (grill displays, snow, lawn & garden)
- Ensure assembled products are clean, priced, and retail-ready
- Support promotional setups and vendor displays
4. Delivery & Customer Support (as needed)
- Assist with loading customer vehicles safely and efficiently
- Support local deliveries when required
- Provide basic product education to customers (grill startup, equipment usage)
Qualifications
- Prior warehouse, receiving, or assembly experience preferred
- Mechanical aptitude (tools, equipment assembly) required
- Ability to lift 50–100 lbs consistently
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable using inventory/POS systems
- Valid driver’s license
Work Environment
- Fast-paced retail and warehouse setting
- Indoor and outdoor work depending on season
- Exposure to equipment, tools, and moving inventory
Compensation & Structure (optional to include)
- $17-$21 Hourly and performance incentives tied to assembly output (e.g., per grill/unit bonus) and receiving accuracy and speed.
- Opportunity for advancement into Operations or Floor Leadership
Work schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay
- Signing bonus
- Bonus pay
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discount